The Interesting Onion-Stalk Parasol Mushroom Loves Old Wood discusses how this mushroom helps the environment by helping to recycle nutrients from the old wood it grows on. It also tells readers about whether or not they are edible.
The Fiery Skipper: Lawn Pest or Beautiful Pollinator? explores both aspects of this butterfly. The larvae feed on lawn grasses and can cause damage, but the pretty butterflies may be well worth it.
A Chance Meeting is a Wonderful Way to Meet the Neighbors describes a chance meeting between a Florida carpenter ant and a gulf fritillary caterpillar as both move about on a passion fruit vine. It provides macro images showing the event.
Fall in Florida Can Be Beautiful, Too! shows readers some pretty fall foliage from central Florida. The fall colors down here are not as striking as some northern venues, but they’re still very pretty.
Groundseltree Has Some Unique and Interesting Characteristics describes how the groundseltree plant differs from most other members of the aster family. It also discusses the pros and cons of using groundseltree for ornamental purposes.
The Chestnut Carpenter Ant is Important to the Ecosystem explains why carpenter ants are so vital to a healthy ecosystem and it then goes on to discuss how to tell the chestnut carpenter ant from the Florida carpenter ant.
The Sandhills are One of Many Amazing Florida Habitats discusses this particular habitat including it’s origins, plant life, and wildlife. It also tells readers about threats to this highly vulnerable part of Florida.
The Interesting White-Marked Tussock Moth is a Surprisingly Late Survivor discusses how the author encountered this male moth late in the fall. It also tells readers a few interesting facts about this moth’s behavior and mating practices.
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone! wishes everyone a happy Thanksgiving Day and thanks all readers for their support. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Gilled Boletes are a Common Mushroom with an Unusual Structure introduces the gilled bolete mushroom which is common mushroom in North America. It has an unusual structure which is confusing to some people.
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